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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,295.90, 292,943.84 and 185,323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,295.90, 292,943.84 and 185,323.18 is: 277,984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,295.90 : 292,943.84 = 185,323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,295.90/292,943.84 = 185,323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,295.90x = 292,943.84 × 185,323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,295.90x = 54,289,282,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,289,282,525.49/195,295.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,984.76

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